Wei
Every Wei since 1970 — 369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wei
Wei is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,614 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 369 American babies have been named Wei — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wei stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,614 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,641 |
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| 2007 | 5 | #20,424 | 6 | #12,291 |
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| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,795 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,542 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,615 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,876 | 15 | #5,134 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,813 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,342 | 11 | #5,489 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,449 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,300 | 5 | #7,551 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,508 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,711 |
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Famous people named Wei
- Wei Yan Politician · 200–234
- Wei Zhongxian Politician · 1568–1627
- Wei Zifu Politician · -150–-91
- Wei Zheng Politician · 580–643
- Wei Qing Military personnel · -150–-106
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wei in 2025?
Wei ranked #10,614 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wei?
369 babies have been named Wei in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wei most popular?
Wei peaked in 2001, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Wei a boy or girl name?
Wei is used for both: about 21% of babies named Wei have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Wei rising or falling?
Wei is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Wei?
Well-known people named Wei include Wei Yan (politician), Wei Zhongxian (politician), Wei Zifu (politician).